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Patricia Simon Reflects on the Cleft Community Advisory Council
The children's author and RN brings her unique expertise to Smile Train's CCAC.
United States
Smile Train's International Scholars 2018
Meet the future of global cleft surgery.
United States
A Second Attempt in the Second City
Kathryn Rodriguez signs up to run the Chicago Marathon for her brother and daughter
United States
CCAC Spotlight: Cris Solano
"My purpose is to share hope and bring peace to mothers whose babies are born with clefts."
United States
CCAC Spotlight: Melinda Fry-Bly
Full-time mom, jewelry maker, and designer Melinda Fry-Bly from Florida shares the story how her son Colton inspired her to become a member of Smile Train’s Cleft Community Advisory Council.
United States
CCAC Spotlight: Alyson Ferguson
She's a Girl Scout leader, Cub Scout leader, member of the PTA, and a hero to children with clefts around the world.
United States
CCAC Spotlight: Ashley Barbour
Seeing the beauty of a child with a cleft allowed me to see the beauty inside myself. It also made me realize that there is power in sharing.
Nigeria
The Pioneer Professor: Olugbemiga Ogunlewe
Nigeria's first female oral surgeon has dedicated her career to improving the lives of children with clefts across the country. She found a worthy partner in Smile Train.
Ecuador
Cristina Solano: Speaking from the Heart
When Cristina learned her son would have a cleft, she sought comfort and support, but found none, even from the local community. Until she met Dr. Dávalos. In the 10 years since, they've changed what it means to have a cleft in Ecuador, together.
Ecuador
Fernanda: The Jolly Rancher
Wendy was 17, single, and scared. She had just had a baby with a cleft, and any help seemed far, far away from her family's ranch in the remote Andes highlands. But Smile Train was there.
Vietnam
From Tragic Beginnings To Smiles In Vietnam
When Dr. Dau started as a Smile Train partner, he knew children with clefts were often abandoned or put in orphanages. As an orphan himself, he comes to work each day determined that no other child should experience that pain.